Epinephrinesnap-EMS

Epinephrinesnap-EMS is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) caused by insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens.

Epinephrine auto-injectors can be kept available for a person with a history of severe allergic reactions to use on themselves.

Epinephrine is also used to treat exercise-induced anaphylaxis or to address low blood pressure caused by septic shock.

Epinephrinesnap-EMS may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Seek emergency medical attention after any use of epinephrine to treat a severe allergic reaction.

• After the injection you will need to receive further treatment and observation.

Before using epinephrine, inform your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction that worsened after using Epinephrinesnap-EMS.

Tell your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with:

• heart disease or high blood pressure;
• asthma;
• Parkinson's disease;
• depression or mental illness;
• a thyroid disorder; or
• diabetes.

Having an allergic reaction while pregnant or nursing could harm both the mother and the baby. You may need to use epinephrine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Seek emergency medical attention immediately after using the injection.

If possible during an emergency, let your medical caregivers know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Before using epinephrine, tell your doctor if any previous use of Epinephrinesnap-EMS made an allergic reaction worse.

Call your doctor immediately if you see pain, swelling, warmth, redness, or other signs of infection around the area where you gave an injection.

Side effects may be more common in older adults.

Common side effects of Epinephrinesnap-EMS may include:

• breathing problems;
• fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats;
• pale skin, sweating;
• nausea and vomiting;
• dizziness;
• weakness or tremors;
• headache; or
• feeling restless, fearful, nervous, anxious, or excited.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Epinephrine is injected into the skin or muscle of your outer thigh. In an emergency, this injection can be given through your clothing.

This medicine may come with a "trainer pen." The trainer pen contains no medicine and no needle. It is only for non-emergency use to practice giving yourself an Epinephrinesnap-EMS.

Read and follow all Instructions for Use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need help.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

The auto-injector device is a disposable single-use system. Use an auto-injector only one time.

Do not try to reinsert an auto-injector a second time. If the needle is bent from the first use, it may cause serious injury to your skin.

Seek emergency medical attention after any use of epinephrine. The effects of epinephrine may wear off after 10 or 20 minutes. You will need to receive further treatment and observation.

Also seek emergency medical attention if you accidentally inject yourself while giving epinephrine to another person.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not refrigerate or freeze this medicine, and do not store it in a car. Do not use Epinephrinesnap-EMS if it has changed colors or has particles in it.

Do not use if the expiration date on the label has passed. Call your pharmacist for a new prescription.

Do not reuse a needle or syringe. Place them in a puncture-proof "sharps" container and dispose of it following state or local laws. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Since epinephrine is used as needed, it does not have a daily dosing schedule.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include numbness or weakness, severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears, sweating, chills, chest pain, fast or slow heartbeats, severe shortness of breath, or cough with foamy mucus.

Do not inject epinephrine into a vein or into the muscles of your buttocks, or it may not work as well. Inject it only into the fleshy outer portion of the thigh.

Accidentally injecting epinephrine into your hands or feet may result in a loss of blood flow to those areas, and resulting numbness.

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

• asthma medicine;
• an antidepressant;
• cold or allergy medicine (Benadryl and others);
• heart or blood pressure medicine;
• thyroid medication; or
• ergot medicine--dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, methylergonovine.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect epinephrine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.